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1210 S Union Avenue, Tacoma, WA, 98405

2beds
1baths
824sqft
$259,999
$316price/sqft
$1,767/moest. monthly cost
$70,680/yrincome needed

About This Home

Opportunity knocks in a prime Tacoma location! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 824 square feet of opportunity for investors, builders, or buyers looking to bring their vision to life. Whether you're planning a full renovation, investment project, or exploring the potential for a home-based business (buyer to verify permitted uses with the City of Tacoma), this property is a true blank canvas. Conveniently located near downtown Tacoma, major commuter routes, shopping, restaurants, and local amenities. Sold AS-IS. Cash or rehab, financing only. Bring your ideas and unlock the potential!

Getting Around

81
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
68
BikeBikeable

Schools

2/10
6/10
Mason Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.7 mi
2/10
Foss High SchoolGrades 9-120.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1919

Materials

  • Foundation: See Remarks
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Wood Products

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 1986

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: 1 Story
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bathroom Full

  • Level: Main

Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Entry Hall

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Dining Room
  • Flooring: See Remarks

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Electric
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 824
  • Total interior livable area: 824 sqft

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Utility Room

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0220014017
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry location: Main
  • Patio & porch: Dining Room
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Territorial
  • Topography of land: Level

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,528 sqft
  • Features: Curbs,Paved,Sidewalk

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Off Street
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeVery High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters in Pierce County and Washington

Fire
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,314$15,768
Home Insurance *$72$864
Property Taxes $232$2,784
Electricity $149$1,793
Total$1,767$21,204
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$60,582/yr
40% on housing$53,010/yr
45% on housing$47,120/yr

Washington FAIR Plan Programs

Washington FAIR Plan

Covered
WildfireWildfire
Add-on available
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 306Commercial: 55
Total Premiums$858,000
Total Exposure$176.33M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.9%
9.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.0%
3.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.6%
1.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$316This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 98405$227
Pierce County$262

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 98405$316
Pierce County$312

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-10Pending sale$259,999
2026-07-28Price change$259,999
2026-07-23Price change$269,999
2026-07-18Listed for sale$279,999
2021-01-15Listing removed--
2021-01-11Pending sale$270,000
2020-11-20Listed for sale$270,000
2020-11-19Pending sale$270,000
2020-11-03Listed for sale$270,000
2020-02-19Sold$199,950
1999-12-09Sold$61,660

For Sale by Agent

AgentJoshua Bellinger
BrokerageSeattle Works Real Estate

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